PROGRAM AT A GLANCE (FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 25, 2026)
UGH Syndrome: Uveitis-Glaucoma-Hyphema Syndrome
Dr. Niranjan Vijay, MD, FRCSC
With an increasing ubiquity of cataract surgery and IOL insertion, uveitis-glaucoma-hyphema is an important constellation of conditions that can cause significant morbidity for patients. This lecture will review this condition and important considerations when managing it.
COPE ID 105856-TD | 1 Hour
Lecture Title Coming soon
Dr. Nour Nofal, MD, FRCSC
Description pending
COPE ID Pendin | 1 Hour
Setting the Stage For All Dry Eye Patients at Home and In Your Exam Chair
Dr. Rana Taji, OD, MSc, FAAO
This course offers an overview of dry eye disease management (DED), emphasizing the importance of simple, effective protocols that can be implemented at home and in the office.It highlights the prevalence and impact of DED, outlines a streamlined approach for assessment and treatment and stresses the value of communication and patient education.
COPE ID Pending | 1 Hour
Embracing DAO as the Future of Ophthalmic Eye Care: How Dermatology Aesthetics and Optometry Intertwine In Dry Eye Disease
Dr. Rana Taji, OD, MSc, FAAO
This course explores the integration of dermatology, aesthetics and ophthalmology in the management of dry eye disease and related ocular conditions. Participants will learn about the impact of lifestyle, skin type and cosmetic procedures on ocular health, as well as the latest diagnostic and therapeutic approaches, including light-based treatments and radiofrequency.
COPE ID Pending 1 Hour
Lunch & Learn
Ontario Association of Optometrists Update
Why Myopia Control Matters: Current Strategies and Emerging Therapies
Dr. Mark Eltis, OD, FAAO, Dipl. ABO
The prevalence of myopia is increasing worldwide, creating growing concern regarding the long-term ocular consequences associated with progressive and high myopia. This course will provide a clinically focused overview of contemporary myopia management, from the epidemiology and risks of progressive myopia to established and emerging treatment strategies. Evidence supporting orthokeratology, soft contact lenses, spectacle-based interventions, low-dose atropine and emerging therapies will be reviewed. Treatment selection, risk-benefit considerations, patient and parent communication and practical implementation in optometric practice will also be discussed.
COPE ID 106388-GO | .5 Hour
Advancing the Standard of Care in Myopia Management with MiYOSMART iQ
Jodi Rana, RO
This presentation will highlight the groundbreaking 12-month clinical data for MiYOSMART iQ and will review the randomized controlled trial, study protocol, key findings and practical insights that support advancing the standard of care in myopia management with MiYOSMART iQ.
Non-COPE | .5 Hour
Multifocal Magic: The Art and Science of Presbyopic Contact Lens Success
Dr. Mark Eltis, OD, FAAO, Dipl. ABO
With the continued rise in presbyopia, and impact on contact lens wear, this course will demystify the presentation of multifocal options to patients. Tips to ensure patient satisfaction will be discussed and strategies to get the most out of that first visit will be simplified.
COPE ID 106505-CL | 1 Hour
A Paradigm Shift in Primary Open Angle Glaucoma
Dr. Mark Eltis, OD, FAAO, Dipl. ABO
This presentation highlights the importance of factors beyond intraocular pressure and the application of modern diagnostic technology and therapy in the management of primary open angle glaucoma. A back-to-basics review of glaucoma will be combined with an emphasis on clinically relevant advances and breakthroughs.
COPE ID 106449-GL | 1 Hour
College of Optometrists of Ontario Update
Dr. Mark Eltis, OD, FAAO, Dipl. ABO & Joe Jamieson, MEd, OCT
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 26, 2026
Layer by Layer: OCT Insights That Transform Complex Retinal Care**
Dr. Mary Beth Yackey, OD
This course provides a practical layer‑by‑layer exploration of optical coherence tomography (OCT), highlighting how this non‑invasive technology reveals the microanatomy of the retina and supports clinical decision‑making in primary care optometry. Participants will review the ten retinal layers, understand their functional significance and apply OCT interpretation skills through case‑based examples of common and complex pathology. Emphasis is placed on integrating OCT findings with patient history and comprehensive dilated examination to elevate diagnostic accuracy and enhance management of retinal disease.
COPE ID 106317-TD | 2 Hours
Optometric Management of Multiple Sclerosis: Visual Manifestations and Neuro-Optometric Strategies**
Dr. Jacqueline Theis, OD, FAAO, FNAP
This course equips optometrists with the knowledge to identify, evaluate and co-manage visual complications of multiple sclerosis, including optic neuritis, diplopia and visual fatigue, through diagnostic strategies, referral protocols and rehabilitative care.
COPE ID 106479-NO | 2 Hours
The Friday Afternoon Emergency
Dr. Faran Vafaie, OD, MSc, BSc
This case-based lecture walks through a wide spectrum of urgent presentations from red eye and elevated IOP to sudden vision loss and papilledema, using a practical triage framework to guide decisions about who to manage, who to refer and who to send to emergency.
COPE ID 106494-GO | 1 Hour
COPE Activity ID Pending
REGISTRATION INCLUDES:
Enrolment in CE programs on Friday and Saturday September 25-26, 2026 (10.5 COPE-accredited hours, .5 Non-COPE Hour + 3 COPE-accredited AOE On-Demand courses) and dinner on Friday September 25, 2026 a The Block Public House.
OPTIONAL GOLF
Join us for a round of golf on Thursday September 24, 2026 at North Bay Golf & Country Club for $80 + tax. Contact cmarks@aoece.com for further information.
*Program and speakers are subject to change without notice
**Live streamed lecture
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